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Crispy Cajun Shrimp Tacos
These Cajun Shrimp Tacos feature crispy, Cajun-seasoned shrimp wrapped in soft tortillas with fresh veggies and a creamy, zesty sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 496 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) Shrimp frozen or fresh
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- salt see note 2
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon water
- ⅓ cup cooking oil for frying
Coating
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce
- 3-4 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Mustard Sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
Assembly
- 2 tortillas
- ½ red onion sliced
- ½ tomato sliced
- 3-4 lettuce leaves sliced
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and sriracha sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Add all-purpose flour and water to the shrimp to create a light batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, crushed black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Coat the shrimp evenly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying, then fry the shrimp on medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes each sides until golden and crispy.
- Remove the shrimp and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, mustard sauce, garlic ketchup, Cajun seasoning, and vinegar.
- Toast the tortillas on both sides until lightly charred.
- Assemble the tacos by adding the fried shrimp, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and cilantro to the tortillas.
- Drizzle with the prepared dipping sauce and serve immediately with lime wedges.
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Notes
- You can use either frozen, pre-blanched or fresh shrimp. If using fresh make sure to clean and devein them.
- Some Cajun seasonings already have salt, so I recommend adding extra cautiously.
Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
4975IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4975IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.